Authentic and Creamy Puerto Rican Coquito
Make the best Coquito ever with this easy recipe for the classic, creamy Puerto Rican holiday cocktail. This spiced coconut rum drink is perfect for festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 6 cups 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (15 oz) can cream of coconut (like Coco Lopez)
- 1 cup white rum (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground cloves
Instructions
- Combine the coconut milk, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and cream of coconut in a blender.
- Add the vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to the blender.
- Blend the mixture until it is completely smooth and creamy.
- Pour in the white rum. Blend briefly to combine. Do not over-blend after adding the rum.
- Taste the mixture. Add more rum if you prefer a stronger drink, or more spices for flavor.
- Pour the Coquito into glass bottles or jars, leaving some space at the top.
- Seal the containers and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. Chilling helps the flavors meld and thickens the drink.
- Before serving this tropical holiday drink, shake the bottle well to recombine any separated ingredients.
- Serve cold in small glasses, garnished with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or nutmeg.
Notes
- For an extra thick and creamy Coquito, chill the cans of evaporated milk and condensed milk in the refrigerator overnight before blending.
- If you want a non alcoholic Coquito, simply omit the rum and add 1/2 cup of water or extra coconut milk.
- Store homemade Coquito in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- If you want to make a Pistachio Coquito variation, substitute 1/2 cup of the cream of coconut with pistachio paste before blending.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 55
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 58
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 30